Tic disorder (F95) ICD-10-CM
The F95 code range covers tic disorder with 6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the F95 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the F95 range.
Tic Disorders
Disorders characterized by recurrent TICS that may interfere with speech and other activities. Tics are sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations which may be exacerbated by stress and are generally attenuated during absorbing activities. Tic disorders are distinguished from conditions which feature other types of abnormal movements that may accompany another another condition. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
About the F95 Code Range
ICD-10 code F95 covers various types of tic disorders, which are conditions characterized by sudden, repetitive movements or sounds. These codes help identify specific forms such as transient tics, chronic tics, Tourette’s disorder, other specified tic disorders, and unspecified ones.
This section includes F95.0, the code for transient tic disorder, which involves short-term, repeated movements or vocalizations often called transient childhood tic or motor tic disorder. F95.1 represents chronic motor or vocal tic disorder, known by synonyms like facial tic disorder or gestural tic disorder, marking persistent tics lasting more than a year. F95.2 codes for Tourette's disorder, also referred to as Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, characterized by multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic. Other tic disorders that don’t fit these categories fall under F95.8, including atypical or secondary tic disorders. When a tic disorder’s specific type is not documented, F95.9 is used to capture unspecified tics—which may be due to infections, developmental issues, or habit-related behaviors affecting skin or nails. Understanding the distinctions among these codes guides accurate diagnosis and reporting for neurodevelopmental tic conditions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the F95 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the F95 range classify?
The range classifies tic disorder. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
